John Masters Organics Purifying Cleanser Grapefruit & Neroli
Works for
CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Sodium surfactin + 1 moreCleanses gently
“The texture changes in three stages, from gel to oil to milk, reducing skin friction and gently moisturizing while cleansing.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, polyglyceryl-10 diisostearate, sodium surfactin) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilTriethylhexanoin~7.7–11.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinGlycerin~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSorbitol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateWater~2.1–3.2%
Citrus aurantium amara flower water~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower waterOlea europaea fruit oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAdansonia digitata seed oil~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilSapindus trifoliatus fruit extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilSqualane~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualanePhytosteryl macadamiate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Phytosteryl macadamiatePentylene glycol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPropanediol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.35–0.8%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilLemongrass oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.7%
Sodium surfactin~0.35–0.85%
Polyglyceryl-10 diisostearate~0.15–0.55%
Polyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Triethylhexanoin, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Water, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Olea europaea fruit oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Sapindus trifoliatus fruit extract, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Squalane, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Pentylene glycol, Propanediol, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Lemongrass oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Sodium surfactin, Polyglyceryl-10 diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| John Masters OrganicsPurifying Cleanser Grapefruit & NeroliYOUR PRODUCT | A-DERMAGel nettoyant calmant | Derma EVitamin C Foaming Oil Cleanser | KosePhil Naturnt Deep Oil Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | $32.00 | — | $16.00−$16.00 | $40.10+$8.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Zinc Coceth Sulfate | Vitamin C | Triceteareth-4 Phosphate |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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